LightSpeed Technologies CAT 860 Common Problems and Solutions, Other Optional Accessories

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5. Warranty, Safety

& Specifications

OPTIONAL IR MEDIA CONNECTOR AUDIO

INTEGRATION

The iRMC is designed to integrate with the CAT 860 and multiple audio sources,

 

 

 

 

allowing other instructional technologies to be clearly heard throughout the

4. Troubleshooting

classroom.

Video In

ProjectoProjector

 

 

 

IR Sensor

SECTION 4:

TROUBLESHOOTING

COMMON PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS

Note: Most problems are directly related to low battery power. Please run through the “Battery Check” items first. For remaining troubleshooting, use known good, fully-charged batteries.

5. Warranty, Safety & Specifications

 

 

4. Troubleshooting

 

3.Optional Accessories

 

 

IR Transmission

 

 

Teacher’s

 

 

Microphone

 

 

 

 

VGA Out

 

Audio Out

 

 

 

Speaker(s)

& Use

 

 

Audio In

 

 

 

Setup

Video Out

 

Audio Out

 

 

iR Media Connector

2.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Video Out

DVD/VCR

Audio Out

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cat855

1. Overview

OTHER OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

IRMC

Infrared Media Connector

 

 

MC-TK250M

Noise-canceling headset microphone

 

 

AC-TCC7

Charging cable for REDMIKE Share and LT71

 

 

CA-RCA6

6’ dual RCA audio cable

 

 

CA-MSC3535

3.5mm to 3.5mm stereo audio cable

ALL PROBLEMS: Most Problems are related to low battery power.

SOLUTION: Battery Check

Confirm batteries are charged each night.

Confirm proper batteries are used. The REDMIKE requires the Lightspeed BA-NH2A27 rechargeable sensing battery for proper charging. The REDMIKE Share uses the BA-NH2APK rechargeable battery pack. The LT-71 requires two BA-NH1 AA rechargeable batteries.

Make sure the microphones are turned off while charging so a full charge is attained. Full charge will last eight hours.

Inspect the battery contacts. Clean and adjust if necessary.

PROBLEM: Hearing Static

SOLUTION: Follow these steps to eliminate static.

Ensure sensor is in optimum location (refer to sensor placement in manual). A single sensor will cover a 1600 sq. ft. enclosed classroom.

Ensure that no other REDMIKE/LT-

71/REDMIKE Share is operating on the same channel.

If the optional iR media connection is in use, set the microphone to Channel A.

PROBLEM: Low Volume or Feedback

SOLUTION: Follow these steps to eliminate low volume or feedback.

Ensure microphone is positioned appropriately, just below the collar bone.

Check volume level on the amplifier. If the volume is too high, feedback will occur. Adjust accordingly.

Adjust the volume level on the back of the optional REDMIKE VC.

PROBLEM: No Sound From Speaker

SOLUTION: Follow these steps to produce sound from speakers.

Turn the CAT 860 on. Confirm that the POWER light located on the front panel switch is on.

Confirm signal is being received at the CAT 860. The IR signal light will be RED indicating a signal is being received.

Confirm that REDMIKE is turned on. There will be a BLUE LED on the microphone to indicate it is powered on.

3. Optional Accessories

 

 

2. Setup & Use

 

 

1. Overview

 

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If you review these instructions and still have questions, write down the serial number and model number of your system and call Lightspeed Technical Services at 800.732.8999, 5 a.m. – 5 p.m., PST.

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Contents CAT Table of Contents Table of Contents CONT’D Important Safety Instructions Speakers and Speaker Wire Standard configuration of the CAT 860 will containSystem Components and Unpacking Standard ComponentsFront Panel Controls Optional ComponentsOptional equipment which may be part of your CAT 860 system Optional ComponentsInfrared SENSOR/RECEIVER ISR Connections Rear Panel ControlsOverview Location of the Amplifier SET-UP & USEClip connects to t-bar on ceiling Release Bar IR SENSOR/RECEIVER ISR InstallationSpeaker Installation Installation of Amplifier WALL- Mount Bracket5A. Connect the Power Supply 5B. ISR ConnectionAudio Integration 5C. Speaker Connections5D. Audio Input Connections One Possible Set-upGreen Setup and Operation of RedmikeCharging the Redmike Output to Personal Assistive Listening Device ALD Audio Equalization of the CATAudio Output Pagefirst Priority MuteAudio Input Connector Signal Wiring RS-232 Data SignalsCommand Structure Serial Interface ProtocolSummary of command and response transactions Cont’d Summary of command and response transactionsRS-232 Serial Interface Programming CONT’DControl Character Hex Value and Definition General Format for Query Command ExchangeCMD Basic Command SET for Audio Switcher OperationsBasic Command SET for Audio Switcher Operations CONT’D 0xE4 Command Packet UN-MUTE Enabled AUDIO/VIDEO Source Command Mute AUDIO/VIDEO Sources CommandMavs Uavs0xE8 Command Packet Query Enabled AUDIO/VIDEO Source Command Toggle Mute for Microphone Audio Inputs CommandTmmi QEAV?Query Absolute Volume Microphone Audio Input Command Query Absolute Volume AUDIO/VIDEO Source CommandQVAV? QVMI?Query Mute for Microphone Audio Inputs Command Query Mute for AUDIO/VIDEO Source CommandQMAV? QMMI?Advanced Command SET for Audio Mixer Operations CONT’D Advanced Command SET for Audio Mixer OperationsQuery Selected Audio Input Command CMD AICH?Param #2 Param #1Query Absolute Volume for Selected Audio Input Command SET Absolute Volume for Selected Audio Input Command0x95 Command Packet Response Packet AIAV?AOCH? 0xA1 Command Packet Select Audio Output CommandQuery Selected Audio Output Command SET Absolute Volume for Selected Audio Output Command 0xB1 Command Packet Audio Input Functions for the Infrared Source Group Cont’d Query Absolute Volume for Selected Infrared Input Command SET Absolute Volume for Selected Infrared Input Command0xB5 Command Packet Response Packet IIAV?UN-MUTE Selected Audio Input Command Mute Selected Audio Input CommandInput Muting Functions Group Cont’d COMPUTER, & AUXSymbol Value Symbol Value Audio Input Functions0xC0 Command Packet Response Packet CMD Hex Param Value DefinitionHex Param Value Definition Power /MUTE ButtonPing AUDIO/MICROPHONE InputRedmike VC Charging LT-71 Charging POWER/CHARGE Indicator Power SwitchChannel Select Switch Audio Input plug a laptopRedmike Share Initial Set-up Initial SET-UP Optional IR Media ConnectorALL Problems Most Problems are related to low battery power Common Problems and SolutionsOther Optional Accessories Tips to Obtain Optimum Audio Performance FIVE-YEAR Limited WarrantyRisk of Electric Shock do not Open Safety Warnings and CertificationsOverall Specifications System SpecificationsLightspeed Technologies

CAT 860 specifications

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